Footman's Mace

Chainmail has become popular on the battlefield, protecting soldiers from sharp blades and arrows. But you are clever. A soldier in chainmail has every reason to fear you, because metal ring armour will do nothing against the blunt force of your Footman’s Mace.

While you might be one of the thousands of soldiers on the field, you are still considered a skilled threat with the help of such a mighty weapon.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Footman’s Mace is a low-fantasy latex weapon designed to intimidate armoured knights on the battlefield. The mace is 80 cm with a small 11 cm long flanged head designed to penetrate chainmail and plate alike. Each of the six flanges is 8 cm long and V-shaped, realistically sculpted to appear riveted. The haft is hexagonal with sculpted and handpainted iron bands to serve as optional grips and structural support. Top-grain leather wraps around the 18 cm handle, giving this mace an exceptionally durable grip.

Made from durable closed cell foam around a fibreglass core and finished with a strong latex coating, you can feel confident that your LARP weapon will provide the safety and appeal you want when crafting your kit.

HISTORY

• Flange would have been designed to penetrate armour
• Maces were first designed to cause harm without penetrating armour due to the force of their blows
• Commonly made of iron, but also occasionally copper and bronze

You stand at attention outside the gates of your enemy’s fortress, standing alongside other footmen. Inside, their people are filled with terror, deafened by your army’s trumpets and noise. Arrows rain down and you and your fellow soldiers form a barrier with your enormous Footman Tower Shields.

There is nothing that can stop you. The design of your shield allows you to stand in close formation, advancing on their defenders and dispatching them quickly.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Footman Tower Shield is a kite shaped latex shield originally inspired by the Greeks. Finished with a hand painted wooden body and decorative metal rim, this shield is sure to impress your fellow warriors on the battlefield.

Wear this Footman Tower Shield left-handed with the use of two versatile leather arm straps on the back. Feel confident that this hard EVA foam and latex shield will withstand the continued abuse of a LARP with regular latex maintenance.

HISTORY

• Iron rim was sometimes used as a way to reinforce the shield
• Offered protection to most of the warrior’s body

The monstrous undead with a hammer the size of your head has you in his sights, and you’ve found yourself standing without an ally. Your usual tactic involves skirting around the battle, picking your fights strategically. Now there is no time.

You duck beneath the first blow, keeping your Star Buckler between the hammer and your soft body. You’re faster than the rotting monstrosity, but in your desperation you trip and roll. Again the hammer falls, and you raise up your Star Buckler to catch the force. Your small shield holds, buying time while your friends finally come to your aid.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury's Star Buckler is a small, versatile round shield, inspired by skilled swordsmen through history. This 40 cm buckler has a neutral design befitting many character types, sculpted and painted to look like an iron shield, reinforced with a brass rim and studded star across the face. A round shield boss in the centre is designed to deflect weapons.

Use this Star Buckler left- or right-handed with the split-leather wrapped punch grip hidden behind the shield boss. The 14 cm handle is secured through hard EVA foam for a reliable and solid grip made to last. Feel confident that this latex shield will withstand the continued abuse of a LARP with regular latex maintenance.

HISTORY

• Originally developed for Bucellarii, personal armies of rich landowners in the late Roman Empire
• Particularly popular with light-footed fighters during the Renaissance and Baroque eras
• Used the Shield Boss--the round, convex piece of material at the centre of the shield--to deflect blows

BATTLEWORN AND WEARY

It doesn’t matter how exhausted you are because wars do not tire. As a sort of comfort, you have got your old and trusty blade by your side. Epic Armoury’s Battleworn Footman Sword is a long latex-hybrid sword inspired by medieval weapons and fantasy lore alike.

This sword is full of hyper realistic details like rusty spots, nicks and scratches, which gives it a neat weathered and distressed overall look, perfect for when you don’t want to play it too pristine. The sword is 85 cm long and has a 62 cm blade with a long fuller. The crossguard features a subtle curved design that protects a 13 cm grip. This grip, designed to look like real leather, is ergonomic and ends with a “scent stopper” pommel.

Whether you are a common soldier or a secluded wanderer, this Footman Sword is one of our highest quality products due to its impressive durability and detail. The blade is made from closed cell foam around a fibreglass core and finished with a strong latex coating, while the handle is a polyurethane foam cast that allows for greater detail and no maintenance. This hybrid model sword will give you confidence in the safety and appeal of your weapon on the battlefield.

HISTORY

• Commonly referred to as a “broadsword,” which is actually a historically incorrect term
• Inspired by the two-handed longsword of the late medieval and Renaissance era, but with a slightly shorter blade

Intimidation. It’s your main form of weaponry while facing the heroes, because it gives you full control. When your enemies fear you, they are more likely to make fatal mistakes. As a battle necromancer, your Imperial Shield serves as a focus in order to cast the most formidable spells. Your fingers wrap tightly around the shield’s handle, and the skull on its face grows hot as it fills with potent magic.

The Imperial Shield gives you the ability to wield more power, weaving together complex spells beyond your normal grasp. With the help of this focus, you are victorious--even over death.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Imperial Shield is a semi-curved gothic latex shield inspired by a late 13th century kite shield. Hand painted and sculpted with careful detail, this shield features a studded metal rim and a laurel-crowned skull and banner on the shield’s face.

Wear this Imperial Shield left-handed with the use of two leather arm straps on the back, secured through hard EVA foam for a reliable and solid grip made to last. Feel confident that this latex shield will withstand the continued abuse of a LARP with regular latex maintenance.

HISTORY

• Also referred to as a “kite” shield, originally from the 10th-12th centuries
• Made from non-splintering wood, such as alder, fir, poplar, or linden
• Skull and laurel branch symbolizes victory over death

You stand at attention outside the gates of your enemy’s fortress, standing alongside other footmen. Inside, their people are filled with terror, deafened by your army’s trumpets and noise. Arrows rain down and you and your fellow soldiers form a barrier with your enormous Footman Tower Shields.

There is nothing that can stop you. The design of your shield allows you to stand in close formation, advancing on their defenders and dispatching them quickly.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Footman Tower Shield is a kite shaped latex shield originally inspired by the Greeks. Finished with a hand painted wooden body and decorative metal rim, this shield is sure to impress your fellow warriors on the battlefield.

Wear this Footman Tower Shield left-handed with the use of two versatile leather arm straps on the back. Feel confident that this hard EVA foam and latex shield will withstand the continued abuse of a LARP with regular latex maintenance.

HISTORY

• Iron rim was sometimes used as a way to reinforce the shield
• Offered protection to most of the warrior’s body

You struggle to keep your feet as the last of your fellow soldiers falls next to you, felled by the might of the undead skeletons. Most of your squad wielded swords--very ineffective against the bone fiends--but you’ve been lucky.

Your Steel Mace smashes through the enemy, and you clear an exit, despite your exhaustion. You might just survive this encounter, yet.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Steel Mace is a 95 cm long latex mace inspired by historical medieval weapons. The mace has five long flanges along the 30 cm head, each featuring a speared spike and a separate spike at the top. A 10 cm handle at the end of the steel coloured and grooved staff is wrapped in black split-leather to provide a comfortable grip.

Made from durable closed cell foam around a fibreglass core and finished with a strong latex coating, your LARP weapon will provide the safety and appeal you need for a reliable, unique costume.

HISTORY

• Flange would have been designed to penetrate armour
• Maces were first designed to cause harm without penetrating armour due to the force of their blows
• Large knobs in a mace would have added weight to add more bludgeoning damage

You were a warrior who once carried a sword, but too often did you find yourself against an armoured opponent. No more. Now you carry a Short Mace.

This weapon was designed to destroy even the most heavily armoured enemy, relying on brute strength to batter and bludgeon. After all, you can disarm someone without cutting off their limb--all you must do is break an arm or two.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Short Mace is a 70cm one-handed mace with a utilitarian design. It features a small head with pointed flanges, sculpted and hand painted to look like real metal. The head is actually made of soft foam, reinforced with a harder foam core. It attaches to the realistic wood grain shaft, hand painted and sculpted to look like dark wood reinforced by riveted metal. The grip has been wrapped in suede leather for the greatest comfort.

Made from durable closed cell foam around a solid fibreglass core and finished with a strong latex coating, your new LARP mace will provide the safety and appeal you want when crafting your Sovereign kit.

HISTORY

• A traditional mace flange would have been designed to penetrate armour
• Maces were first designed to cause harm without penetrating armour due to the force of their blows
• Commonly made of iron, but also occasionally copper and bronze

The Fleur Mace is aptly named. With its petal-like flanges and golden spearhead, it does remind you of a flower. However, you also know this flower has thorns.

In battle, you have used this mace to destroy your enemies. You’ve torn into cavalry and infantry alike thanks to its dangerous--but beautiful--design.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Fleur Mace is an 88 cm one-handed mace with a decorative design. It features a large head with five hooked flanges and a pointed “crown,” sculpted and hand painted to look like real metal. The head is actually made of soft foam, reinforced with a harder foam core. It attaches to the shaft, hand painted and sculpted to look like matching steel reinforced by brass cuffs. The 17 cm long grip has been wrapped in suede leather for an ergonomic fit in the hand.

Made from durable closed cell foam around a solid 10 mm fibreglass core and finished with a strong latex coating, your new LARP mace will provide the safety and appeal you want when crafting your Sovereign kit.

HISTORY

• A traditional mace flange would have been designed to penetrate armour, but the hooked flange design would also make this great for grappling a knight from their horse
• Maces were first designed to cause harm without penetrating armour due to the force of their blows
• Commonly made of iron, but also occasionally copper and bronze

I am a poet at heart, but the heavens have another plan for me. Bearing arms in the name of our beloved queen and country against the warriors that came across the northern sea, I will stand firm to protect my home and kin. As we hold the line, watching them beat spears against shields across the sandy field, I think of the rumors from the west of these invaders said to be ruthless. Despite the fear of death that lays like lead in the pit of my stomach, I know that my duty has been divinely ordained. With a glance to either side of me, I remind myself that like many before them, this enemy will falter before our iron will and under the weight of the morning stars we raise to crush wood and bone alike.

Workshop

Long-awaited, our morning star strives to imitate the appearance of its historical counterparts. Painted with the same high degree of realism that we have become known for, the handle of wooden appearance ends in a grip with a leather texture and steel pommel. The head is hollow to ensure safe LARP combat and the Calimacil foam this weapon is made of ensures that it will last for years of adventures.

Characters

This weapon is an excellent choice for professional soldiers, knights, and kings alike. With beautiful details that are the marks of a well-made weapon, it will wreak havoc on those who dare stand in your righteous path. But no need to be trained in the art of war to use this weapon, you only need to strike hard.

Founded in 2004 in the cold windswept plains of the eastern Canada, Calimacil set out from its inception to become a world-class supplier of high-end LARP and historical re-enactment foam weapons. Our lavishly decorated designs are inspired by the martial lore of history, legends and stories taken directly from the dreamscapes of heroic fantasy. Our products are manufactured by an eager band of artisans made of passionate LARP players, martial arts practitioners and hardcore gamers. Playing is a fundamental part of the company's ethos as it focuses our creative energies and drives us to create new exciting weapons models. best foam weapon to play with.

Stand firm on the front lines or command respect in any hall with Epic Armoury's Warden's Mace, a formidable foam weapon designed for those who embody protection and authority. This classic piece features a robust, flanged mace head, evoking the enduring might of guardians and steadfast defenders. It's a striking choice for any character seeking to project an image of unwavering resolve and impactful presence, inviting you to consider how it might solidify your character's role.

Crafted with the renowned quality of Epic Armoury, the Warden's Mace is constructed from durable foam, meticulously shaped and finished with a resilient latex coating to convincingly resemble worn metal and sturdy wood. Its balanced design ensures it feels substantial yet remains safe and manageable for dynamic LARP combat. This construction provides both a visually powerful tool and reliable performance, allowing for vigorous engagement without compromise. It’s an ideal way to expand your arsenal with a weapon that feels genuinely authoritative.

This distinguished flanged mace is a compelling choice for a wide array of character concepts, from a vigilant knight safeguarding the innocent to a stoic city watchman, or a seasoned leader commanding respect. Its timeless design and imposing look provide a strong visual anchor for cosplay and costuming, helping to define a character's unwavering commitment. If you are seeking to wield a distinctive foam mace that merges classic aesthetics with dependable handling, this piece offers a compelling solution for your next grand event or heroic defense.

Ultimately, the Warden's Mace stands as a testament to enduring design and reliable construction. It's a practical and visually arresting addition for any player looking to embody strength and a protective spirit on the field with a truly commanding blunt weapon. Don't let the opportunity pass to secure a symbol of unwavering guardianship for your character.

New & Improved!

The mace is one of the oldest weapons of mankind. Blunt, it consists of a heavy mass at the end of a stick. A more effective derivative of the club, the mace allows you to smash and deform protections, causing significant damage. Intimidating and dangerous, it will give your character a deadly panache and will certainly deter opponents from underestimating you.

Customer Note: if out of stock please allow 2-3 months for all Atelier Nemesis Artisan products as they are made to order and shipped from Canada.

Nemesis Workshops (also known as Ateliers Nemesis) has specialized in the design and manufacture of weapons for LARP and Cosplay for 20 years. In addition, Nemesis manufacture props, costumes, creatures, sets and promotional products for film, theatre, corporate, as well as various types of immersive entertainment activities (GN/LARP). 

Their reputation for excellence has earned Nemesis a worldwide recognition in these fields. Nemesis' high-end weapons for recreational combat are sold and distributed in more than a dozen countries. With expertise in composite materials, as well as a passion for challenge, allows Nemesis to create and design many costumes, creatures, accessories and puppets for myriad different environments.

From acrobatic performances to stunts, from large-scale shows, from the excessive to the realistic or the fantastic: Nemesis Workshop approach is to design products that meet everyone’s requirements and to be inspired by your dreams to make them come true.

Nemesis Workshops offers several lines, including:

Nemesis Artisan - classic range of artisinal weapons, handcrafted and painted with care.

Nemesis Athena - a range of swords and daggers using thermofoaming and including reinforced tips.

Nemesis Forge - a combination of the artisan parts with thermoformed blades where you can choose your own component blade, crossguard, pommel and handle to make a sword just right for you.

Nemesis Intium - a more minimalistic style of weapons simply painted using weapons that have had some aesthetic imperfections during production that haven't met the stricter standards of other ranges. Offered at significantly reduced prices, this range is more affordable and accessible to many, and is structurally as strong as other Nemesis weapons.